Planning 2021-02-25 Minutes - Tukwila South Zoning Code Amendments Work Session / Riverton Cascade Homeownership Public Hearing

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PC Meeting 2/25/21 Page 3 Commissioner Martinez asked what will prevent visitors from parking in the fire access lane? He also expressed concern with the lack of natural gas on the development. He said it should be the homeowner's choice and it needs to be added as part of the conversation. Commissioner Simmons said she appreciates and loves the design; she inquired whether the safe walk path would be lit at night; inquired whether there is a place where delivery vehicles can park and stated there will be delivery vehicles accessing the development. Commissioner Stark said she agreed with the other Commissioner's comments; she said if the signage size is increased more lighting needs to be added; she said there is no coverage within the recreation space for bad weather; questioned whether there are enough parking stalls for delivery or emergency vehicles; inquired on lack of storage, etc., and suggested more thought on the issue; she also expressed concern with solar panels and potential lack of electricity and heat. Commissioner Reay stated how important this project is to build equity and for creating generational wealth within the community and how important homeownership is to that purpose. She inquired on the partnership and collaboration with the Tukwila Pantry and Church and asked whether there is an agreement, etc.; she also asked for confirmation there are ADA parking stalls. Karen Kiest, Landscape Architect for the applicant, also addressed questions. Eric Pravitz, Director, of Real Estate Delvelopment for Homestead Community Land Trust, thanked the Commission for their time and addressed Commissioner Martinez's comments regarding natural gas and explained the energy efficiency and quality of the homes being developed. Commissioner Stark and Martinez had follow up questions regarding backup power to homes. Commissioner Strander asked who is responsible for the maintenance of the safe route to school pathway. She asked staff to provide some clarity regarding maintenance. She asked if the police department looked at this project through the crime prevention environmental design. She is questioned whether the proposed trees would block the view on the pathway and said she would like to have that looked at again through the crime prevention environmental design. She inquired whether there are wheel stops along the parking stalls that face the pathway. PUBLIC TESTIMONY Graydon Manning spoke in support of the project. Reverend Jan Bolerjack spoke in support of the project. There were no additional public comments. The public hearing was closed. There were no comments for deliberation. Phone: 206-433-1800 • Email: Mayor@TukwilaWA.gov • Website: TukwilaWA.gov